Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent 13-17
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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FemaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
About Susan Bahl
Professional Titles
Breast Surgery Clinical Associate
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. Susan Bahl, MD, FACS, is a distinguished Breast Surgeon who recently joined Johns Hopkins, practicing at both Howard County Medical Center and Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. A strong advocate for women's health, Dr. Bahl brings over a decade of experience in providing state-of-the-art, evidence-based breast care within multidisciplinary settings. She has a passion for delivering personalized treatment plans to patients, specializing in both benign and malignant breast diseases.
Before joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Bahl served as the Medical Director of the Frederick Health Breast Center, where she founded a NAPBC-accredited multidisciplinary breast cancer clinic. In this role, she helped streamline the treatment process for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients by coordinating care between breast surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists. Dr. Bahl also co-directed a Breast Screening and Prevention Program designed for high-risk women, integrating genetic testing, risk-reduction surgeries, and chemo-prevention strategies. Her commitment to patient-centered care and leadership in breast health make her a valuable addition to the Johns Hopkins community.
Centers and Institutes
Breast Center at Howard County Medical Center
Comprehensive Breast Care at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Research Summary
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Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Treatment: Dr. Bahl is dedicated to exploring the benefits of coordinated care, where breast surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists work together to create personalized treatment plans for each patient.
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Breast Cancer Screening and Prevention: As an advocate for early detection, Dr. Bahl’s research includes identifying women at high risk for breast cancer, the role of genetic testing, and the effectiveness of advanced screening techniques, including enhanced imaging and risk-reduction strategies.
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Quality Care in Accredited Breast Centers: Dr. Bahl is passionate about maintaining high standards in breast care. Her research examines how following national accreditation guidelines improves outcomes for patients in breast centers.
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Advances in Breast Surgery: With a focus on state-of-the-art surgical care, Dr. Bahl is interested in studying new technologies and less invasive surgical techniques to enhance recovery and overall outcomes for breast cancer patients.
Memberships
American Society of Breast Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 301 Mason Lord Drive, Suite 1300, Baltimore, MD 21224
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-550-8282
- fax: 410-550-0282
- Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
- 5759 Cedar Lane, Berman Pavilion, Columbia, MD 21044
- Get Directions
- phone: 410-884-4744
- fax: 410-720-8213
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania , Breast Surgical Oncology, 2009
- Residency: Rutgers RWJ University Hospital, General Surgery, 2008
- Medical Education: St George's University School of Medicine, MD, 2002
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2008
Insurance
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
54 ratings, 23 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
She was very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Dr. Bahl explained everything to me and made me feel less anxious.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
She is knowledgeable about my case and the future care needed for my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2026
Excellent!! She had great bedside manner and thoroughly explained everything and wrote it down for me to take with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Extremely thorough review of my case. Displays confidence and is well informed. Experience is projected through her confident demeanor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
She was nice and friendly, knew just what she was explaining to me.Ask if I had any questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Very accurate and gave me good advice about my condition. Was not rushed ar all. Good listener also.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/5/2025
The provider is very kind and explained every concern clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2025
My provider was very professional, attentive, caring, knowledgeable, and explained everything very clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr Bahl explained my medical problem well and discussed potential options citing medical study outcomes related to various approaches. She ordered Hopkins pathology and radiology to review work I'd had done elsewhere. It was good to know a second set of eyes was reviewing the labs. Dr Bahl explainedcthings well and addressed questions. She permitted my daughter to join the visit via facetime.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Very clear and caring manner. Explained everything well. Followed up on results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Bahl and [staff] (NP) were excellent in all ways.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr. Bahl is top notch. Super attentive and informative!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2025
Dr. Bahl is an excellent physician and wonderful person - a rare combination.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
I was expecting a great experience and that is what I got. Dr Bahl took a lot of time to get to know me, what was important to me and my fears. She was professional and compassionate, explaining everything in detail.Such a wonderful chance from today's rushed, get em in and out medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Dr. Bahl explanations and medial options were very easy to understand. She made notes which I could take home with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Warm, knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Dr.Bahl is excellent! She was educated on my condition, friendly, and listened to both my husband and I as we asked questions about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
Everyone was very knowledgeable and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Very wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr Bahl was very caring, and she made me feel at ease when she explained her course of care for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/30/2025
Dr Bahl had my health care plan laid out very well. I felt she was very knowledgeable and was very reassuring that I would be ok.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr Bahl is consistently wonderful